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May vs Elara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Elara

Girl #1,158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mortal princess loved by Zeus (mythological)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,158
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Elara Rank #1,158

Elara is more popular, ranked #1158 vs #1351 for May.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Elara more popular?

Elara is more popular, ranked #1158 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Elara mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Elara means "mortal princess loved by Zeus (mythological)" (Greek origin).

Are May and Elara boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Elara is primarily a girl name.

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